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Christmas Eve pub shooting victim was ‘special daughter’

Christmas Eve pub shooting victim was ‘special daughter’

Christmas Eve pub shooting victim was ‘special daughter’

26 December 2022

Merseyside Police have said Elle Edwards is not believed to have been the gunman’s target.


May warns over risk of creating extra loopholes in migrants crackdown

May warns over risk of creating extra loopholes in migrants crackdown

May warns over risk of creating extra loopholes in migrants crackdown

26 December 2022

The ex-premier offered advice to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he seeks to prevent people exploiting modern slavery rules to avoid deportation.


Labour warns against scrapping NHS targets

Labour warns against scrapping NHS targets

Labour warns against scrapping NHS targets

26 December 2022

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said ministers should be ‘cutting waiting times, not cutting standards’.


Roads busy with football fans and shoppers amid Boxing Day rail strike

Roads busy with football fans and shoppers amid Boxing Day rail strike

Roads busy with football fans and shoppers amid Boxing Day rail strike

26 December 2022

The AA said it expected 15.2 million cars on UK roads on Boxing Day.


Death of man in alleged assault at pub a ‘devastating loss’

Death of man in alleged assault at pub a ‘devastating loss’

Death of man in alleged assault at pub a ‘devastating loss’

26 December 2022

Dave Peck was described as a ‘much-loved partner, father, son and brother’, by his heartbroken family.


Boxing Day morning shopper footfall up by half on last year, data suggests

Boxing Day morning shopper footfall up by half on last year, data suggests

Boxing Day morning shopper footfall up by half on last year, data suggests

26 December 2022

The cost-of-living crisis and rail strikes appear not to have put people off finding a bargain.


Thousands gather for Boxing Day hunts

Thousands gather for Boxing Day hunts

Thousands gather for Boxing Day hunts

26 December 2022

It is estimated that more than 200 packs of hounds took part in Boxing Day meets.


May backs Sunak to revive Tory fortunes

May backs Sunak to revive Tory fortunes

May backs Sunak to revive Tory fortunes

26 December 2022

Former prime minister Theresa May said she believed Rishi Sunak could restore the party’s reputation on the economy.


Woman killed in Wallasey Christmas Eve pub shooting named

Woman killed in Wallasey Christmas Eve pub shooting named

Woman killed in Wallasey Christmas Eve pub shooting named

26 December 2022

Police said 26-year-old Elle Edwards is not believed to have been the gunman’s target.


CrossCountry workers to stage 24-hour strike as rail disruption continues

CrossCountry workers to stage 24-hour strike as rail disruption continues

CrossCountry workers to stage 24-hour strike as rail disruption continues

26 December 2022

The TSSA believes that walkouts by staff will severely impact services at CrossCountry, which covers large swathes of the country.


In Pictures: Bargain-hunters, swimmers and fundraisers out on Boxing Day

In Pictures: Bargain-hunters, swimmers and fundraisers out on Boxing Day

In Pictures: Bargain-hunters, swimmers and fundraisers out on Boxing Day

26 December 2022

It was a marked change from December 26 last year, when parts of the UK were still facing Covid-19 restrictions.


Wet and windy week to come ahead of new year celebrations

Wet and windy week to come ahead of new year celebrations

Wet and windy week to come ahead of new year celebrations

26 December 2022

The Met Office said it is going to turn much more unsettled from Tuesday.


Young Muslims help hundreds across the UK over Christmas

Young Muslims help hundreds across the UK over Christmas

Young Muslims help hundreds across the UK over Christmas

26 December 2022

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association has been giving out gift baskets to people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis during the festive period.


Better design could reduce public opposition to housing developments, says Gove

Better design could reduce public opposition to housing developments, says Gove

Better design could reduce public opposition to housing developments, says Gove

26 December 2022

Michael Gove railed against ‘indifferent or insipid’ planning in a report calling for the establishment of a new urban design school.


Ninety people cross English Channel in two boats on Christmas Day

Ninety people cross English Channel in two boats on Christmas Day

Ninety people cross English Channel in two boats on Christmas Day

26 December 2022

More than 45,000 migrants have made the dangerous journey to the UK from France in 2022.


UN ‘heartened by Lebanese support’ over soldier’s death amid reports of arrests

UN ‘heartened by Lebanese support’ over soldier’s death amid reports of arrests

UN ‘heartened by Lebanese support’ over soldier’s death amid reports of arrests

26 December 2022

Sean Rooney’s funeral last week was attended by Irish President Michael D Higgins, Irish premier Leo Varadkar and Tanaiste Micheal Martin.


Builders and teachers among lucky Lottery millionaires in 2022

Builders and teachers among lucky Lottery millionaires in 2022

Builders and teachers among lucky Lottery millionaires in 2022

26 December 2022

The year saw 375 players become millionaires, sharing £1.3 billion between them.


King’s Christmas message tops festive TV ratings

King’s Christmas message tops festive TV ratings

King’s Christmas message tops festive TV ratings

26 December 2022

Charles’s pre-recorded address was watched by an average of 8.1 million viewers.


Police Federation: Officers leaving PSNI because they cannot afford to stay

Police Federation: Officers leaving PSNI because they cannot afford to stay

Police Federation: Officers leaving PSNI because they cannot afford to stay

26 December 2022

The representative body’s chairman, Liam Kelly, said a student officer was offered a hotel shift which would have paid more than a police shift.


The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse most watched BBC show on Christmas Eve

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse most watched BBC show on Christmas Eve

The Boy, The Mole, The Fox And The Horse most watched BBC show on Christmas Eve

26 December 2022

An average of four million people watched the BBC One short film.


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